NC3 Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance & MBSE

PE Systems, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 118,000; Full time

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Job summary

PE Systems, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Systems Engineer to support NC3 programs, advising management on effectiveness and sustainability of operations. The role emphasizes applying engineering theories and MBSE across the program lifecycle, with a focus on system security and integration.

The candidate will contribute to cost estimates, standard development, and technical presentations while collaborating with diverse teams. Travel to facilities may be required, and a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with 3–10 years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to transport self to various facilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering theories, concepts, standards, and methods to extend or modify theories and assumptions.
• Provide expert advice to management on NC3 operations and program effectiveness.
• Support digital engineering concepts and MBSE throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop cost estimates and perform trade studies to ensure system performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Secret security clearance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PE Systems is seeking a Journeyman Systems Engineer to support the strategic and operational success of NC3 (Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications) programs. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of NC3 missions, policies, and objectives, and will play a critical role in advising management on the effectiveness and sustainability of NC3 operations.

PE Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy PE Systems’ generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay.

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General Function:

• Apply engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods sufficient to extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions.
• Resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues which may require significantly altering standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques.
• Provide expert advice to professional colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Apply and support digital engineering concepts and techniques throughout the program lifecycle, such as providing technical support to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Evaluate the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, and applications.
• Investigate, predict, and anticipate issues and conditions extending beyond a single specialty area and affecting known standards, approaches, precedents, or concepts.
• Develop or collaborate in the formulation of new standards, applications, concepts, or theories.
• Advocate recommendations, strategies, and actions to reconcile or resolve novel, conflicting, or controversial issues or policies.
• Perform needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved systems engineering programs/processes.
• Perform problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science, and technology roadmap analysis, concept development, decision analysis, and cost, schedule, performance/system capability/system security trade-off analysis.
• Incorporate system security and resiliency engineering as part of system designs to meet operational needs and operational/environmental factors.
• Develop cost estimates for new or modified systems.
• Evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/functional/subsystem characteristics, requirements, and specifications.
• Ensure the integration of all system components and with external systems.
• Design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.
• Analyze and/or evaluate test results of major engineering systems.
• Manage/sustain program technical baseline.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force processes.
• Perform Information Systems Security Developer (631) and Systems Developer (632) Core/Additional Tasks and meet the KSAs as outlined in DoD Cyber Workforce Framework - DoDI 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to incorporate communications systems and Modular Open System Architectures (e.g. Open Mission Systems) on host platforms with an NC3 mission to enable NC3 modernization. Analysis considerations should include SWAP-C, HW/SW processing environments, and technology limitations

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• MA Degree, OR, BA Degree and 3-10 years of experience related to the position requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to transport self to various facility

Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position is estimated between $108K-$118K. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. PE Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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